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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 46.78 and 33.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 46.78 and 33.54 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 46.78 = 33.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/46.78 = 33.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 46.78 × 33.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 1,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.00/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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